Shooting dogs......

[Team Sergeant]

A few thoughts concerning dogs….

Shooting dogs is not the same as shooting humans.

Most humans would not be considered “little bundles of energy”. On the contrary, most Americans are fat and lethargic hence the weapons, ammunition and training are designed to stop humans not dogs.

How many departments actually train to shoot dogs? Shooting a moving target, at full value, can be difficult, shooting a pissed off and motivated dog is even tougher. Using a pistol for this purpose, when there are other weapon choices is unintelligent.

A pistol should not be a first choice. But then again, why would anyone use a pistol as primary on a normal breech. A shotgun would be my choice with an ounce and a half of # 6 shot. It works on doors, humans and it will work on dogs without over penetration. (unless there were someone holding hostages in close proximity.)

Tasers were designed for use against humans. (see “fat and lethargic”) Again the argument for the proper weapon, ammunition and training apply. Tasers might work, until they don’t. You get one shot, good luck.

Logic loop question, given a drooling 170lb Doberman (and bad guy/guys) behind a door that must be breeched and the following choices, taser, service pistol, M-4, or a shotgun which would most pick to have in their hands at the time of breech?

Encountering a dog should not be a surprise had someone done their recon properly. A swat team that has planned a deliberate assault should not be surprised by a dog.

If you’re not an LEO or military “combat arms” feel free to keep your opinions to yourself. Everyone else lets hear it!

Team Sergeant